Robert S. Mann - Practitioner/Student of T'ai Chi Ch'uan for 52 years.

Yang Style

Long Form:

Franklin Y. C. Kwong:

Professor Kwong studied the Yang Style of T'ai Chi directly from Yang Chang Fu (1883-1936) who was the grandson of Yang Lu-Chan (Yang the Unsurpassed) and was the most eminent figure in the spreading of T'ai Chi throughout China in the 20's and 30's.

After Yang Chang Fu passed away, Kwong continued to study with the first son of Yang, Yang Shou Joong.

Kwong was also the founder of the The International Tai Chi Institute, Inc.

1. The original "Yang Chang Fu" Long Form (108 moves)
2. Push Hands (over 100 methods)
3. Da Lu
4. Solo Form of Free Hand (92 moves)
5. Free Hand (Two person form)
6. T'ai Chi Chien (Sword)

Short Form:

William C.C. Chen:

Grand Master Chen studied from Professor Cheng Man-Ch'ing (introduced T'ai Chi Ch'uan to the United States).

Grand Master Chen is thought to be the leading authority of the application of T'ai Chi Ch'uan in the art of pugilism.

1. Yang Short Form (60 moves)
2. Push Hands
3. Application of T'ai Chi movements
4. T'ai Chi Boxing

 

Pa Kua

Franklin Y. C. Kwong:

Professor Kwong's teachers were Chien Yun {the daughter of Sun Lu Tang} and Fu Chun-Shoong

1. All 8 Forms of the Pa Kua System.
2. Pa Kua Palm of Dragon (the advanced form of Pa Kua).

 

Taoist Meditation

Learned Taoist Longevity and Meditation Exercises from Professor Kwong

 

Student of Aikido

2 - 3 years at the Aikido Club of New Haven

 

Lama Pai Kung Fu & T'ai Chi Push Hands Techniques

2 years with Jeffrey Yuen (Chinatown, New York)

 

Judo

3 years at the City College of New York Judo Club

 

T'ai Chi Ch'uan (Da Liu, Short Form)

2 years at the City College of New York

 

Member of the Silent Dragon School of Kung Fu & T'ai Chi Family Circle

~ 12 years

 

Kun Tao Silat & Mohk Dar Internal Arts

23 years with Willem "Uncle Bill" de Thouars & Don Ethan Miller

 

Invited Speaker/Instructor:

Physicians Health Services

Stress Management using T'ai Chi and Meditation

Connecticut Hospital Association

T'ai Chi and the Elderly (Effects on Focus of the Mind, Body Mechanics, Increased Stability. General Well-Being)

Milford Senior Center

T'ai Chi and the Elderly (Effects on Focus of the Mind, Body Mechanics, Increased Stability. General Well-Being)

 

Instructor of T'ai Chi and T'ai Chi Principles for roughly 40 years

Yang Cheng Fu - Franklin Kwong - Robert S. Mann
Yang Cheng Fu - Cheng Man-Ching - William C. C. Chen - Robert S. Mann
Yang Cheng Fu - Cheng Man-Ching - William C. C. Chen - Steve Bennett - Robert S. Mann
Yang Lu Chan... - ???????????????????.. - Bruce Walker - Robert S. Mann
Yang Lu Chan... - ???????????????????.. - Bruce Walker - Stephen Watson - Robert S. Mann

 

Other interesting folks whose seminars I have attended:

Rick Barrett
B.P. Chan
Willem "Uncle Bill" de Thouars
Roosevelt Gainey
Sifu Leng Wai Hoong
T.T.Liang
Ben Lo
Don Ethan Miller
Erle Montaigue
Tim Regan
Prof. Duan Zhi Liang

 

Rev. - September 10, 2024